Category: Amy Tan

Have you heard of the phrase same-same, but different? It is usually used to describe people, situations, or things that are similar in one aspect but different in another. The unique thing about this phrase is that it contains words that contradict themselves but perfectly explain our life experiences. For example, if I was comparing…

The first quote from both essays is related to time. As in both stories Mother Tongue and Once More to the Lake shows a glimpse of time passage and the impact of time on the characters of the story. It matters a lot for both A.Tan and E.B.White the way time has affected their life.…

In Tan’s novels, her Chinese and Western culture and the ultimate attempt at balancing the two is the foundation in which her stories lie upon: the trivial matters such as the manner in which one sits at a table, of the way one speaks and behaves, as well as the rough yet cherished moments of…

Lets dive into the intriguing realm of Amy Tan’s novels. If you love getting lost in the pages of a book as relatable as chatting with a friend, you’re in for a treat. Tan’s writing isn’t words on paper; it’s like an invitation to explore the intricate threads woven through culture, family, personal identity, and…

Introduction “Fish Cheeks” is a poignant and insightful short story written by Amy Tan, a prominent Chinese-American author. Drawing from her own personal experiences, Tan explores themes of cultural identity, self-acceptance, and the challenges of assimilation. Through vivid descriptions and a powerful narrative voice, Tan invites readers to delve into the complexities of her upbringing…

Amy Tan’s short story, “Fish Cheeks,” explores the theme of identity and cultural acceptance through the eyes of a young Chinese-American girl named Amy. Set during a Christmas Eve dinner with her American friends, Amy experiences a clash between her Chinese heritage and the desire to fit in with her predominantly white peers. Through the…

Literature is an ocean in which the greatest thoughts have been cultured like the most profound wisdom of the ages. The source of all literary thought is life with all its manifold complexities and dimensions. The literary landscape has been continually growing and flourishing through the interaction of various schools of thought and disciplines. The…

Through the novel, The Joy Luck Club, the author Amy Tan conveys the importance of finding joy and luck in the darkest of times. As mentioned in Feathers From A Thousand Li Away, the four mothers, who experienced their own trials and went through much pain, came together in Kwelin and held parties to try…

In Rules of the Game Amy Tan helps to understand that when trying to obtain independence, patience to experience growth can hinder any obstructions from stalling this sought-after element of growing up. By the end of the story, Waverly recognizes that she had nowhere to go and was not running away from anything,(507). She didnt…

Amy Tan is a Chinese American writer and novelist, whose works explore mother-daughter relationships and the Chinese-American experience. Her story. Rules of the games is partly inspired by the stories of her own family. In this story, Amy Tan uses chess as a tool of symbolism to show the damage caused by toxic, controlling relationships…